Little Slice of heaven

I live in Mumbai. I'm also looking for a room mate and I also had once mentioned that the rents are higher than ... Anyways, that is what is the deterrence to many girls (OK. 4 girls) who came to see the house and are looking for a place to stay. They think the prices are too steep. Too bad.

 I have a beautiful flat in Colaba and its like a dream come true. For me atleast. Its has ye olde english style construction since 1802!! Yes! And its not haunted! It looks like a cake from the street because it is lavender and white! It has its own little back yard. Its fully furnished and have all that a family of four could need. Not just us students. Who would've thought all this in Mumbai? I certainly did not. And the historic Sassoon Dock is right outside. The Art district of Mumbai is Colaba and its so warm that people prefer you over Oprah (True-she came here).

 Exactly my reason for not wanting to move.If I find a room mate before the end of this month, it will be within my budget to rent it. Or else I'll have to leave this place and look for a new place. Just when I thought I was home.

Its my first apartment on my own and I do share it with 2 other girls but its nice. I have the Gateway of India at a walking distance. A street full of shopping avenues and eateries. Both hole-in-the-wall kinds and the posh restaurants. I don't want to sound like an ad but there are so many reasons I have fallen in love with my little peace of heaven and I also have Marine Drive nearby. In the southern most part of Bombay, where the city found its roots and history was being made, I find beauty in every nook and corner. Here, you'll find ancient building that are full of stories. The names of each "house" is unique. Mine is Kuwar house and behind my house is James House, Woode House and Ivy House. Such simplicity and yet overwhelming. The history of the city found its beginning at the threshold of my doors. I really don't want to lose the warmth and the comfort of this. I surely will get a place to live if I want to but this is what I'll lose out. I pray I find someone who does find beauty in the walls of yore.

Will you be my Valentine?

February. Its now synonymous with one international event called the Valentine's Day. Every year I get requests to think of "out of the box" ideas for Valentines day. My parents included. Being my Fantabulous creative self, I cannot resist giving a few ideas I wished were applied on me. (but would never admit).

This year I am opening up my heart and mind to a possibility of experiencing a sappy, mushy romance just for the valentine month. Just to answer my curiosities. Then, drama happened. (As usual) A friend of mine told me that Mumbai celebrates every festival with Pomp and Galour. All except for the Valentines Day as its meant to be celebrated. That surprised me or a while. Then political reasons backed with the ever alert "Moral Police" can to the forefront. Meh! That's how they show their love for Indian Culture. That's why its only during Valentines day that they show up.

Marketing guys have a field day in making you believe that Valentine's is the day for the confessions and declarations of amour du jour (love of the day). Be it the Roses or the cards or the stuffed toys or even jewelry. You have to gift something in order to say you really love the person or else you don't deserve a chance in Hell! Okay, I'm being dramatic here but who doesn't get dramatic on Valentine's Day? Even thought today's just Rose Day and not Valentine's, I see so many suckers fall into this trap. Poor Guys and sometimes the lovestruck damsels. What can I say? I want to be on both sides of the river at the same time. Logically and romantically.

So I ask of you. One, who actually went through the post. Will you be my Valentine? I want a dozen roses (Yellow) and a box of chocolates/Brownies and a new charger for my Macbook. That's all!